Former rivals John McCain and Barack Obama met yesterday in Chicago to talk about
how they can work together now that Obama's gonna be Prez. ABC's Ann Compton
tells us what happened.
Bush 41 comes to the Dole.
Former President George H.W. Bush faced a few hecklers yesterday at the University of Kansas. During a speech to accept the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize, he reminisced about his career and reflected on the economic and international issues dominating the end of his son's presidency.
Both Ann Compton and Steve Roberts talked about Bush 41 as well when we discussed
the latest on the transition to the Obama administration. You can hear those comments
here.
It's FRIDAY! That means week in review.
And the wreck that is the global auto industry was a big part of the
discussion. Check it out right here.
Guess who came to dinner!
The incoming and outgoing veeps got together last night to check out where Joe
Biden will be living for the next 4 years. ABC's Pam Coulter has more on the fireworks.
Politics and Money
"Finance is a gun. Politics is knowing when to pull ze trigger." -Don Lucchesi
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Thursday (hooray) 13 November 2008
The economy: where do we go from here?
We put that question to a bunch of folks this morning in light of the shift in plans
by the treasury secretary, the continuing problems with the auto industry and the overall economy.
Check these out:
Obama and the military. A new administration. Will it bring a new approach to the wars we're fighting? Listen
closely to what Retired 4-star Jack Keane has to say. May make you wonder if
the time for timelines passed once the election was over.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Wednesday 12 November 2008
A Peruvian pooch for the Prez?
Peru has a nomination for the new first dog. President-elect Obama promised
his two young daughters a puppy when they move into the White House. At a
recent news conference, Obama said he prefers a pooch that won't aggravate
his daughter Malia's allergies. So, how about a Peruvian hairless dog? The Friends
of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association is offering the new first family a
4-month-old pup. The breed is completely bald and older than the Incas.
To bail, or not to bail? That's the question as the auto industry gets nervous.
Congress wants a bailout of the auto industry. The Prez wants strings attached. And you,
judging by your calls, texts and emails during the show this morning, you're not happy about
the prospect of another bailout...not happy at all. Pam Coulter and Charles Herman
have the latest as they talk with E.J. and Ellen.
When you sneeze, google forwards the cold!
The search giant is helping the government track the flu. How? Why? Find out here as E.J.
and Ellen talk to ABC's Jim Hickey.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Tuesday 11 November 2008
Remember!
The American Cemetery overlooks Omaha beach in Normandy.
Thousands of Americans gave their lives here to free Europe and
may who survived did so because of the efforts of the 77th Evacuation
Hospital unit. It was set up at Utah beach soon after D-Day and led by
30 docs and 50 or so nurses from KU Med. Dan Ginivan has
produced a new film about the unit and he talked about it with us
earlier today.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Monday, 10 November 2008
Was Biden right? Is the test coming?
Reports out of Britain about the coming threat! And they say it will be worse than September
11th. ABC's Linda Albin has more details.
Obama meets Bush. And he has the hat for it.
The Prez-elect meets the Prez today at the White House. No doubt terror and the
economy will be top of mind. ABC's Steve Roberts talks about both.
Statin drugs...the good, the bad and the skinny.
A new study says that Statin drugs can reduce heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems that can kill you. But is there more to the story and do we know what it is? ABC News Medical Consultant Dr. Marie Savard has the skinny on the potentially good and bad news.
Make a difference: Coats for kids!
And it's time again to help children across the metro area. Find out all you need know about
Coats for Kids 2008 here and here's Theresa Van Goethem who runs the program for
the KCK schools! Please help us make a difference.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Friday 7 November 2008
Just too Funky!
The fight over the volunteer ordinance is far from over.
KC's mayor is getting all legal and stuff. He's taking on the measure passed by
the city council...the one that keeps his wife from volunteering in his office. Our
Bill Grady was one of 4 reporters who talked to the mayor about the case and
Bill talked with us during the week in review.
Also on the week in review, we talked about the election with presidential historian
Jonathon Earle, Scott Parks and Steve Glorioso. And Jordan Goodman joined us
to talk about the economy.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Thursday, 6 Ocotber 2008
Time to get moving!
President-elect Barack Obama hasn't been celebrating, all reports indicate, he's working on
making the transition from campaign to administration. He gets an intel briefing this morning
and will no doubt continue to the process of filling the most important posts in his admin.
As for the rest of the transition, former McCain advisor Torie Clark spoke with us along with ABC's Ann
Compton and Pam Coulter. You can catch the podcasts here.
Oh...and you may remember from our Day at the Dole (scroll down) the KU freshman who was undecided and running for the state house of representatives? Tyler Holmes joined us this morning to talk about his run, what he learned and who he eventually voted for!
Seriously?
Just one hole-in-one isn't enough for golfer Curt Hocker. The Central Illinois amateur duffer
has sunk five aces in the last week, including two on Saturday. That brings his total to seven
for the year. Hocker says he doesn't know what to think. He adds every time he feels his
streak is over, he gets another hole-in-one. Buddy and pro Steve Fulton says Hocker's luck
is "incomprehensible.''
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, The Day After!
President-elect(ed)!
Barack Obama's victory speech from Grant Park.
And the morning after, in-depth coverage of the election continues with...
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown on the day before Election 2008!
After 1 year 364 days, it's all come down to this. Obama and McCain both begin the day in Florida by the end Senator Obama will
be in Indy, Senator McCain will still be on the move. He's doing 7 stops in 7 states today.
On election day...
You expect and you'll get in-depth team coverage. We'll hear live from the campaigns
and from the sites where the candidates will await the results. We'll be live at the polls
and of course we'll have live coverage of the returns all night from the Applebee's at
95th and Quivira. We'll see you there!
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Thursday 30 October 2008
Questions for the Candidates
Today, the race for the 6th district congressional seat in Missouri.
Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes and incumbent Congressman Same Graves
taking your questions. Check out the podcasts.
And on the road to the White House... The talk is about last night's Obamamercial.
E.J. and Ellen's Rundown, Wednesday 29 October 2008
So many questions, so little time!
This morning, answering "Questions for the Candidates," KS 2nd district incumbent Nancy
Boyda and her challenger, KS state treasurer Lynn Jenkins. You can hear their
interviews with E.J. and Ellen here.
